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What is a word with the latin root occido?

The Latin root "occido" means "to kill" or "to fall." Here are some words derived from this root:

* Occident: This word literally means "the place where the sun sets" and refers to the West. It's derived from "occident," the act of the sun setting.

* Occidental: This is an adjective meaning "of or relating to the West."

* Occult: This word originally meant "hidden" or "concealed," but now often refers to practices and beliefs considered mysterious or supernatural. It's related to "occulto," a past participle of "occulere," meaning "to hide."

* Occision: This rare word means "the act of killing."

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